Vacancy typeDegree based apprentice 
Vacancy referenceWCS-26-01 
Salary scale£21,000
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LocationSurbiton
Closing date01 May 2026
Position type37.5 hours a week (4 working days) and 1 day a week attending lectures at Kingston University.
Travel requiredOccasional travel to site visits
Reports toSenior/Principal Engineer
Are you looking to kick‑start your career in civil engineering? We’re offering a fantastic opportunity to join one of our client‑facing engineering teams in our Surbiton office as a Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer. This role is ideal for someone eager to learn, develop hands‑on skills, and work towards a degree qualification while gaining real industry experience.

Role and Responsibilities:

Internal and External Audits Support

  • Assist with the planning, design, and execution of civil engineering projects.
  • Prepare technical drawings, calculations, reports, and documentation under supervision.
  • Learn and apply fundamental engineering principles across project tasks
  • Develop proficiency in industry-standard software and digital tools.
  • Attend and support with site visits, gaining vital on‑site experience.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure all activities meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Attend university as part of your degree apprenticeship, completing all academic requirements.

Key Skills Required

  • Keen to build a long-term career in civil engineering
  • Motivated, curious, and eager to learn
  • Able to work well within a team
  • Organised with strong attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic about combining study with hands-on project experience

What we offer

  • Mentorship from an experienced Principal Engineer
  • Exposure to real projects from day one
  • Support through your apprenticeship programme
  • A friendly, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities to grow and develop professionally